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The actor’s strike finally came to an end late last week. ©The Walt Disney Company After 118 days, SAG-AFTRA finally struck a deal with Hollywood. But now the question becomes, what kind of impacts did this long-running labor outage have on the film industry? According to Disney CEO Bob Iger, in an interview with CNBC before the company’s Q4 earnings call, the damage to the company has been negligible up to this point. But now we’re starting to see some changes coming from the Disney studios due to this recent strike. Now that movie production is up and running again, we would expect to see all the news signaling the up-and-coming movies that will be getting released soon. But it seems like there’s been more of an impact than what Iger might have let on. It seems that many, if not all, movies coming from any one of the Disney-owned studios have had shifted release dates. ©Marvel Marvel’s new Deadpool movie was expected to open on May 3rd,2024, but is now being moved to a July 26th, 2024 launch date. July 26th was intended to be the release date for the new Captain America movie, but that has now been moved out of 2024 entirely and into 2025. Oddly, according to Deadline, the Captain America movie had better progress in production, but that seems not to be an issue now that Captain America will be opening later than Deadpool. Captain America’s shield at Destination D23 Several movies, such as Marvel’s Thunderbolts, hadn’t even started production due to the writers’ and actors’ strikes. So now Thunderbolts has been moved from December 20th, 2024 to July 25th, 2025, with The Lion King sequel, Mufasa, taking its place on December 20th, 2024 instead of its original July 5th opening date. There have also been other unnamed movies completely removed from the schedule. Festival of the Lion King The new, shifted schedule for 2024 features several untitled movies and later release dates. You can see the full list below. via Scott Gustin on Twitter (X) Perhaps, the strikes’ impact on the Disney company financially was negligible, but the impacts on production seemed to have been significant. Now that studios across Hollywood are preparing to return to filming, we could see these impacts in more companies than just Disney (and its associated studios). We’ll just have to wait and see what happens as actors return to work, hopefully with the improved conditions they were hoping for. Meanwhile, for more Disney news, keep following DFB! Disney+ and Hulu To See Some Changes in 2024 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What are you thoughts about these movie shifts? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: 9 Disney Movie Release Dates Have CHANGED first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You might just have seven NEW reasons to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tiffins, one of the BEST restaurants in Animal Kingdom, just got a menu overhaul. Wait until you see what’s available. Tiffins Tiffins Restaurant and Nomad Lounge are rolling out tons of new items starting November 13th! Mark your calendars; these new menu items have us SERIOUSLY tempted to visit the park. We counted SEVEN new menu items debuting at Tiffins and Nomad Lounge in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We’re starting with dessert today, because LOOK at this new Champurrado Chocolate Bar. It will be available at Tiffins Restaurant, and we’re already daydreaming about this chocolatey treat. ©Disney How delicious does this Cardamom Spiced Veal look? That was a rhetorical question, but we’ll give you an answer anyway: IT LOOKS SO GOOD! This one is also available exclusively at Tiffins Restaurant. ©Disney Don’t worry — Disney didn’t forget about the lounge next door, a.k.a. Nomad Lounge. This relaxing lounge (which has a stunning view of Animal Kingdom, by the way) is getting a new Grilled Chicken Satay starting November 13th. ©Disney You can also try these new Korean Barbecue Oyster Mushroom Bao Buns at Tiffins Restaurant and Nomad Lounge. ©Disney This White Chocolate Orange Crème Brûlée, available at Tiffins Restaurant, is almost too pretty to eat. OK, who are we kidding? We’re still gonna eat it! ©Disney The team working at Tiffins deserves allll the awards for plating and presentation. Seriously — this Pineapple Glazed Pork Belly (Available at Tiffins Restaurant and Nomad Lounge) is practically a work of art. ©Disney Finally, this bowl of Shrimp & Grits (Available at Tiffins Restaurant) is calling our name. We love a warm, savory meal, and this looks like the perfect comfort meal in a quiet, cozy setting like Tiffins. ©Disney Don’t forget! These new menu items arrive November 13th, so be sure to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom and join that walkup waitlist for the lounge (or snag a dining reservation instead!). In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. Mickey and Minnie Got an Outfit UPGRADE in Disney World (And We LOVE It!) Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which of these menu items are you interested in trying? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: 7 (!!!) NEW Menu Items Are Coming to Tiffins and Nomad Lounge in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, it has certainly been a week, hasn’t it? Peppermint Snowman at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Disney just had its Q4 2023 Earnings Call and we learned a LOT about how the company is doing financially. We also attended the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World and reviewed a LOT of snacks. We’ve also visited some of the gingerbread displays at Disney World hotels! However, let’s talk about Disney World restaurants. We’ve seen some changes at some restaurants, so let’s see what’s been updated! Magic Kingdom Columbia Harbour House There’s a new entree at Columbia Harbour House: Maple-Mustard Glazed Salmon. Columbia Harbour House It’s served with Green Beans and Rice for $14.79. The One Disney World Quick Service Restaurant That’s Practically Perfect to Just About Everyone Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe A Greek Salad with Chicken has been added to the menu. Sonny Eclipse at Cosmic Ray’s It’s made with Mixed Greens, Grilled Chicken, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Olives, Feta Cheese, Pita Chips, and Greek Vinaigrette Dressing for $11.99. REVIEW: 3 Reasons You Should Go To Disney World’s Busiest Restaurant (And 3 Reasons You Shouldn’t) EPCOT Kabuki Cafe Here’s what changed at Kabuki Cafe: Sake Slushy changed from $11 to $12 California Roll changed from $6 to $10 Nigiri Combo changed from $6.50 to $12 California Roll Also, the price of DASANI Bottled Water changed from $3.50 to $3.75. Sushi at This EPCOT Spot Might LOOK Like It’s From a Gas Station, But Hear Us Out Disney’s Animal Kingdom Yak and Yeti Restaurant We’ve got some changes at Yak and Yeti. Under Wok, Korean Beef changed from $24.49 to $23.99. Korean Beef ALL Kid’s entrees also increased from $10.99 to $11.49. We Thought We Couldn’t Love Yak & Yeti More. We Were WRONG. Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beach Club Marketplace The snack Hummus with Carrots and Celery is no longer available. Beach Club Marketplace It’s been replaced by Carrots and Celery with Ranch for $3.79. We Tried 6 NEW Treats in Disney World, but You Should Only Get 4 Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Citricos The kid’s meals at Citricos have changed: Shrimp changed from $18 to $19 Pasta with Marinara changed from $13.50 to $14 Citricos Broccolini was replaced with Broccoli Is the Gorgeous New Citricos Worth the Huge Price Tag in Disney World? Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Backstretch Pool Bar The Mango Rum-barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwich is no longer available. Backstretch Pool Bar That’s the only change here, though. Disney World Food Review: Cherry Dole Whip Soft Serve at Backstretch Pool Bar at Saratoga Springs Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Market at Ale & Compass There have been some changes at The Market at Ale & Compass: Pineapple Cup changed from $4.19 to $3.99 REMOVED: Hummus with Carrots and Celery The Market at Ale & Compass ADDED: Carrots and Celery with Ranch for $3.79 ADDED: Hard-Boiled Eggs for $3.49 Disney Food Blog REVIEW: One Thing SAVED This Princess Treat in Disney World Disney Springs Cookes of Dublin The Seafood Combo Box has increased from $19.99 to $20.99. Cookes of Dublin Desserts also changed: REMOVED: Homemade Tray Baked Chocolate & Marshmallow Brownie REMOVED: Homemade Raspberry & White Chocolate Blondie ADDED: Lovely Selection of House Made Desserts & Cakes on Display for $9.99 The Disney World Fish and Chips Shop That Nobody’s Talking About…But They Should Be! Raglan Road Here are the changes under Weekend Brunch Starty Stuff: Nom Nom Wings changed from $17 to $17.50 Pull the Boxty changed from $15 to $17 Bang Bang’s Chicken changed from $15 to $16 The Cider House Belly changed from $17 to $17.50 Kiss Before Shrimp changed from $18.50 to $19 Pull The Boxty Weekend Brunch Brunchy Stuff also changed: It’s Ok To Drool changed from $20.50 to $21.50 The Irish Porker changed from $21.50 to $22 Pancakes Diaspora changed from $$16.50 to $17 Hipsters Lament changed from $22.50 to $23 Scrumpet City changed from $22.50 to $23 The Weekend Brunch Lunchy Stuff menu also changed: OMG Burger changed from $24 to $24.50 Chicken Pie Do Try changed from $28.50 to $29 Worth The Wait Beef Sandwich changed from $26.50 to $27 Salmon Run changed from $32 to $32.50 Fish & Chips changed from $27.50 to $28 Bangers + Mash = Yum changed from $26.50 to $27 Now You’re Talkin’ Chicken Sandwich changed from $24 to $24.50 Crispy Cream Goats Cheese Salad changed from $21 to $22 OMG Burger Dessert also changed: Ger’s Bread & Butter Pudding changed from $12 to $13 REMOVED: Fluffy Lemon Clouds and The Irish Sweet Spot ADDED: Got Chocolate? — Double chocolate mousse, caramel sauce, chocolate nut crunch, chocolate brownie for $11 ADDED: Cheeseberry Bake — Baked strawberry cheesecake with vanilla cream cheese and glazed strawberries for $12 ADDED: Crumble at the Knees — Apple and blackberry crumble with caramel sauce, vanilla custard and ice cream for $12 Ger’s Bread & Butter Pudding Lunch had the same changes as above, but also some additional changes. Here’s what was changed under It’s All To Savor: Risotto Nua changed from $27 to $27.50 Serious Steak changed from $34 to $34.50 Let There Be No Rush Pork changed from $32 to $32.50 Braised Be Beef changed from $38 to $39 Have You Heard About the Great Irish Hooley Happening in Disney World? Come See What It’s Like! D-Luxe Burger You can now get Adult Chicken Nuggets at D-Luxe Burger. D-Luxe Burger They’re $10.99. Disney’s NEW Menu Item Sets the Standard for AMAZING Theme Park Burgers Vivoli il Gelato There are some changes at Vivoli il Gelato, too: Two Scoops Cup changed from $9.25 to $9.75 Waffle Cone changed from $1.50 to $1.75 Here’s how the gelato flavors changed: REMOVED: Pumpkin ADDED: Cotton Candy – Zucchero Filato The following Shakes have also been added: Mint Cookies and Cream, Cake Batter, Santa’s Crew, and Vinogato. A push pop previously offered at Vivoli il Gelato! Here’s how Beer Floats changed: ADDED: NYF Root Beer and Vanilla — Not Your Father’s Rootbeer and Vanilla for $17 ADDED: Chamoyada — Mango sorbetto, beer, chamoy, and tajin for $17 Beverages have changed, too: Espresso changed from $3.75 to $4 Double Espresso changed from $4.50 to $4.75 Cappuccino changed from $5.75 to $6 Café Latte changed from $5.75 to $6 Americano changed from $3.75 to $4 Mocha Latte changed from $6.25 to $6.50 Caramel Latte changed from $6.25 to $6.50 Hot Tea changed from $3.75 to $4 ADDED: Hot Chocolate for $6 Review: If You See Me Walking Around With HALF a Pineapple in Disney World, Don’t Ask. Blizzard Beach Avalunch The Kid’s Ham Sandwich has been removed from the menu. Avalunch That’s the only change here, though. Does Bacon Mac & Cheese Make A Disney World Hot Dog Better? Lottawatta Lodge Here’s what changed with Entrees at Lottawatta Lodge: Double Bacon Cheeseburger changed from $16.79 to $17.29 Double Cheeseburger changed from $15.79 to $16.29 Caesar Salad with Shrimp changed from $13.29 to $13.79 Shrimp & Grits changed from $12.99 to $13.29 White Cap Flatbread changed from $11.99 to $12.49 Caesar Salad with Chicken changed from $11.59 to $11.99 Florida Garden Salad with Chicken changed from $11.29 to $11.79 Roasted Chicken Rice Bowl changed from $10.49 to $10.79 Chicken Strips changed from $10.49 to $10.99 Pepperoni Flatbread changed from $11.29 to $11.79 Cheese Flatbread changed from $10.79 to $11.29 Florida Garden Salad changed from $9.29 to $9.79 Caesar Salad changed from $8.99 to $9.49 White Cap Flatbread The following Plant-Based items also had changes: Impossible Burger changed from $12.79 to $13.29 Roasted Tofu Rice Bowl changed from $10.49 to $10.79 Sides changed like this: French Fries changed from $4.49 to $4.99 House Chips changed from $4.49 to $4.99 Coleslaw changed from $3.49 to $3.99 Here’s what happened with Kid’s Meals: ADDED: Turkey Sandwich Kid’s Pack — Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast with Cheddar on Honey-Wheat Bread with Apple Chips, Cucumber, and Grape Tomatoes and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water for $7.79 ADDED: PB&J Uncrustable — Served with choice of two sides and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water for $6.79 Desserts also changed here: Nestlé Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar changed from $5.99 to $6.29 Olaf Frozen Lemonade Strawberry Bar changed from $5.69 to $5.99 Chocolate Chip Cookie changed from $3.49 to $3.99 Lottawatta Lodge Milkshakes also increased from $5.69 to $5.99. Here’s how beverages have changed: Frozen Blue Raspberry Lemonade changed from $4.99 to $5.29 Assorted Fountain Beverages changed from $4.29 to $4.49 Chocolate Milk changed from $4.19 to $4.49 Lowfat Milk changed from $1.99 to $2.29 Simply Orange changed from $4.99 to $5.29 Minute Maid Apple Juice changed from $1.99 to $2.29 On the alcoholic beverages side, Beer had these changes: Bud Light Lager changed from $12 to $12.75 Yuengling Traditional Lager changed from $12 to $12.75 Here’s how Wine changed: Copa Di Vino Cabernet Sauvignon changed from $10 to $11 Copa Di Vino Chardonnay changed from $10 to $11 Opici Family Red Sangria changed from $12 to $13 Cocktails also changed: Piña CoLAVA changed from $15.50 to $16 Wattamelon-Passion Lemonade with Tito’s Handmade Vodka changed from $14.50 to $15 Salted Caramel Bourbon Milk Shake changed from $13.50 to $14 Frozen Bacardi and Coca-Cola changed from $12.50 to $15 Frozen Jack Daniel’s and Coca-Cola changed from $12.50 to $15 We’re Trying 2 Eats at Lottawatta Lodge Warming Hut Here’s what changed with Entrees: ADDED: Caesar Salad with Shrimp — Romaine Lettuce, Shrimp, Parmesan Cheese, Croutons, Caesar Dressing for $13.79 ADDED: Caesar Salad with Chicken — Romaine Lettuce, Chicken, Parmesan Cheese, Croutons, Caesar Dressing for $11.79 Ice Cream cups changed like this: Brownie Sundae changed from $7.29 to $7.79 DOLE Whip Orange Cup changed from $5.29 to $5.49 Vanilla and DOLE Whip Orange Swirl Cup changed from $5.29 to $5.79 Vanilla Soft-serve Ice Cream Cup changed from $5.29 to $5.79 The Warming Hut Waffle cones also changed: DOLE Whip Orange Waffle Cone changed from $5.79 to $6.29 REMOVED: Orange Bird Holiday Citrus Swirl Vanilla and DOLE Whip Orange Swirl Waffle Cone changed from $5.79 to $6.29 Vanilla Soft-serve Ice Cream Waffle Cone changed from $5.79 to $6.29 Snacks changed, too: Mickey-shaped Pretzel changed from $7.49 to $7.79 Chocolate Chip Cookie changed from $3.29 to $3.79 Beverages saw changes: Assorted Fountain Beverages changed from $4.29 to $4.49. Also, beer changed: Corona Extra Lager changed from $9.25 to $10.50 Budweiser Lager changed from $8.50 to $9.25 Coors Light Lager changed from $8.50 to $9.25 Wine also changed: Opici Family Red Sangria changed from $12 to $13. We also saw these changes with cocktails: Orange Slope Swirl with Tito’s Handmade Vodka changed from $16.50 to $17 Cutwater Whiskey Mule changed from $11 to $11.50 Pooh Might LOVE Our Snack at Disney’s Blizzard Beach, But Do We? Remember, if you’re looking for a certain snack or food at a Disney World restaurant, you can check menus online on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. We’ll also keep you updated on any changes. Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. Use our discount code for DFB readers – WDW2023 – for 25% off! The 6 Restaurants Actually Worth Your Time in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite Disney World restaurant? Let us know in the comments! The post Raglan Road, Columbia Harbour House, and MORE Disney World Restaurants Changed This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is just SO much that happens during the holidays in Disney World. The Christmas tree at Disney’s Animal Kingdom There are all the holiday decorations to look at. There are TWO holiday after-hours parties. There are SO MANY new holiday snacks. There’s even a Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs. But we’ll admit that we get really excited when we get to meet characters in their holiday outfits, and we just go to see Mickey and Minnie in some snazzy outfits! So, let’s head on over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to meet this ICONIC couple in their refreshed outfits. Now, we’ll admit that we’re a bit biased when we say that the holiday decorations and tree at Animal Kingdom are some of the best in Disney World. (But really, those decorations are some of our favorites!) So we took our time when we made our way over to Adventurer’s Outpost to meet Mickey and Minnie. We had to admire all the beautiful details! We love these decorations Then we got in line to meet Mickey and Minnie. Now, we don’t know about you, but we always get SO EXCITED to meet these two — we can’t help ourselves! If you haven’t met Mickey and Minnie in Animal Kingdom, they are dressed like adventurers. Here’s what they normally look like: Mickey and Minnie meet-and-greet in Animal Kingdom! For the holidays, though, they get a new look. Minnie has a festive hat with a pretty red holiday bow and a red holiday scarf. Mickey has a jolly hat as well, plus a red shirt and a fun holiday scarf. Don’t they look so SHARP? Mickey and Minnie! If you happen to visit Animal Kingdom during the holiday season, your photos with Mickey and Minnie will be a little more festive. Fun, right? Holiday look! We’ll keep an eye out for more holiday changes in the parks, so stay tuned to DFB for more. When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve even got some fun holiday shirts! Disney World Holiday shirt! We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! Everything You Need To Know About the NEW Extended Evening Hours in Disney’s Animal Kingdom DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be visiting Disney World this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post Mickey and Minnie Got an Outfit UPGRADE in Disney World (And We LOVE It!) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Just when we say, “We can’t buy another Loungefly,” Disney goes and releases a NEW one that somehow ends up in our shopping cart. Well, time to buy more Loungeflys. How can we refuse when so many AMAZING designs are coming out ALL the time? It doesn’t hurt that the mini backpacks are quite literally the PERFECT park bag because they’re both stylish and functional. So yes, here we go again because a new Loungefly just arrived online. Just take our money already, Disney. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. So the new Loungefly bag is dedicated to Disney’s upcoming animated movie, Wish, which releases in theaters on November 22nd. Get the Wish Loungefly Mini Backpack ©Disney This gorgeous backpack features two of the stars of Wish: Asha and Star (and Star is leaving a trail of stardust all over the bag). The back, though, is even MORE precious with an adorable graphic of Asha and Star. ©Disney Inside, you’ll find a lining with a pattern of that same graphic. ©Disney We have a feeling this backpack is about to be SUPER popular when the movie comes out, so grab it now before it’s gone! View on shopDisney Looking for even MORE fun Disney merchandise? Be sure to click on the link below to check out our Amazon shop. Check out our Amazon shopThe post Trust Us. You’ll WISH You Had This New Disney Loungefly Bag! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We attended Disney’s first-ever Jollywood Nights event in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Jollywood Nights! We tried all the exclusive snacks and experienced all the special attractions you can only check out during these precious few hours. If you’re a huge ride fan, you’ll be thrilled to know you can ride your favorite rides as many times as you’d like during the party, but how long will you really be waiting? Let’s check it out! The rides available during Jollywood Nights include: Slinky Dog Dash Alien Swirling Saucers Toy Story Mania! Rock N’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (Star Wars: Rise of Resistance will use a virtual queue during Disney Jollywood Nights.) Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run Muppet*Vision 3D Star Tours When we joined the Rise of the Resistance virtual queue at 8PM, our virtual queue wait time was around 80 minutes. We checked again at around 9PM, and the virtual queue was still available for guests to join. ©Disney Ride wait times for most rides were very low early in the evening. Tower of Terror only had a 13-minute wait time, Millennium Falcon only had a 15-minute wait time, and Toy Story Mania! had a 5-minute wait. ©Disney Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway was only a 5-minute wait, and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster also had a 5-minute wait at around 10PM. For most of the night, the wait times were low. ©Disney We checked the wait times again later in the evening, and interestingly, Toy Story Mania! jumped up to a 40-minute wait! In comparison, the wait for Slinky Dog Dash was only 25 minutes. Alien Swirling Saucers was pretty much a walk-on. Note that there was also no holiday overlay on any of the rides. We’re not sure what happened there, but note that even during an after-hours event, the wait times can fluctuate! Toy Story Mania Of course, wait times can change depending on the night of the party, and rides can also malfunction and go down just like on any normal Disney day, so keep that in mind while you plan your evening. We can’t necessarily guarantee walk-on wait times all night long, but for the most part, you should see some much lower wait times during the Jollywood Nights party. Jollywood Nights Be sure to stay tuned to DFB — we have a LOT of thoughts about the new Jollywood Nights party we’re ready to share! FULL List of EXCLUSIVE Photo Ops and Magic Shots Available at Disney World’s Jollywood Nights Party DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What ride are you planning to go on over and over? Tell us in the comments! The post See the Wait Times at 10 Hollywood Studios Rides During a Sold-out Jollywood Nights Party first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you know that there are a TON of holiday activities you can do in Disney World without needing a theme park ticket? Christmas tree in Disney Springs For example, you’ll find a TON of delicious holiday treats at Disney World hotels. You’ll also find some AMAZING gingerbread displays at some hotels, too. There’s also the Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs that we’re happy to report is BACK this year — so come with us to look at some very cool Disney-themed trees. You can pick up a Christmas Tree Stroll map at City Works Eatery & Pour House, Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers, Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company, The LEGO Store, and Planet Hollywood. This map will show you where to find all the trees. If you do pick up a map, you can add stickers when you find each tree to it and then turn it in for a prize. 2022 Christmas Tree Stroll Map However, you don’t HAVE to get the map and play the game to see all the trees. They’re scattered throughout Disney Springs and include some AMAZING themes. For example, there’s a The Princess and the Frog tree… Tiana’s tree …a tree dedicated to Disney’s upcoming animated movie Wish… Wish! …a Nightmare Before Christmas tree… Jack Skellington decorated this one …a Moana tree… Moana! …a Lion King tree… Simba! …a Haunted Mansion tree… The Bride! …a Guardians of the Galaxy tree… I am Groot …a Frozen tree… Olaf approves …an Encanto tree… The Family Madrigal …a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) tree… (gotta love a little holiday promotion, right?) DVC Tree …a Disney+ tree… Disney+ tree …and an Annual Passholder tree. Passholder tree! So, if you’re visiting Disney Springs over the holiday season, be sure to stop by to see all the pretty trees. If you have a MagicBand+, you can also interact with the trees — just make a circular gesture near each tree for something magical! We’ll be covering EVERYTHING at Disney World throughout the holiday season, so stay tuned to DFB for more. FULL MENUS Released for the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays in Disney World DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be visiting Disney World for the holidays? Let us know in the comments! The post The Christmas Tree Stroll Is BACK in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While it’s pretty rare for us to find Disney merchandise we don’t love (meaning we often want to buy it ALL), there are still some items that we, and other Disney fans, hold a little bit nearer and dearer to our hearts compared to others. Some merch is just loved a little extra! Some of those merchandise items are those that feature the artwork of Jerrod Maruyama. We’ve seen merch featuring his artwork pop up in the parks and online over the years, and nowadays, you can find his stuff selling for a pretty penny on sites like eBay, Poshmark, and Mercari. So… why are Disney fans so in love with this dude’s work? Let’s talk about it! First, we’ll talk about who the Jerrod is. He’s a freelance illustrator who has made a name for himself within the Disney community because of his unique yet adorable take on classic characters and icons that we all know and love. ©Accidental Information Maruyama’s work is showcased across several different types of merchandise throughout the Disney Parks — all under the collection called “Kingdom of Cute”. You might recognize his work on the balloons that debuted at Disney World in 2021. Kingdom of Cute Balloons Not only that, but you can still grab the Kingdom of Cute pins throughout the park! These are a fan-favorite souvenir for pin collectors. There are also Kingdom of Cute kitchen utensils and household items… This adorable pattern is on most of the items! … and there was even a Kingdom of Cute Dooney and Bourke collection at one time. Tote So… if you’ve made it this far in the post, it’s probably a no-brainer why Disney fans love this dude so much. His work is just too adorable to resist buying it! Fans love how he brings in an Asian-inspired art style that resembles the “kawaii” art style, which is popular in Japan. This puts a new twist on the characters we love, and adds an extra layer of cuteness and softness — the intention of kawaii! Throw Blanket! His work can still be found at certain locations around Disney World on the rare occasion, but it does sell out quickly. Look around for it next time you visit! Jerrod Maruyama Mickey Ear Pillow We’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disney news and facts, so make sure to follow along so that you never miss a thing and are always in the loop. Looking for more merchandise we love? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of Maruyama’s work? Let us know in the comments! The post Who Is Jerrod Maruyama, and Why Do Disney Fans Love Him? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, so is there a Disneyland snack more iconic than the churro? Chip ‘n’ Dale at Festival of Holidays Now, those corndogs and Mickey beignets are pretty popular, but churros are a WAY OF LIFE at Disneyland Resort. Plus, the beauty of getting churros throughout Disneyland is that there are so many interesting flavors, like the Candy Apple Churro and Trick-or-treat Churro covered in Twix pieces. Well, now that the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays is underway, a NEW churro has entered the arena — and we’re trying it! We found this new churro over at the Churro Cart near Goofy’s Sky School. It’s the Fresas con Crema for $7.25. This churro is coated in cinnamon sugar and topped with strawberries saturated in condensed milk. “Fresas con Crema” translates as Strawberries and Cream, and that’s exactly what this is. If you think that sounds delicious, you would be RIGHT! Fresas con Crema We’re going to add this churro to one of our favorite things at this year’s Festival of Holidays. First, it’s a solid, beautifully cooked Disneyland churro that’s served while still warm. But then you get that condensed milk with its sweet vanilla-like flavor WITH the freshness of the strawberries, and you’ve got the perfect, light dessert. We liked it so much that we’ll probably be getting it again and again during the festival. YUM! So what’s better than one churro? TWO churros. So we headed over to the Churro Cart in Hollywood Land to try the Yule Log Churro for $7.75, which is a Crème filled chocolate churro with berry drizzle and powdered sugar. Okay, so this one was ANOTHER winner with us. It’s SO good, and we loved how it’s crunchy on the outside but how the cream softens it a bit on the inside. Yule Log Churro Now, this churro doesn’t have a typical churro flavor. Instead, it tastes more like a chocolate cookie. The berry drizzle was also the perfect accompaniment because it added a tartness to all that chocolate flavor. SO chocolatey The Festival of Holidays runs through January 7th, 2024, so be sure to make some time to check it out if you’ll be visiting Disneyland soon! Also, stay tuned to DFB for more food reviews! We Got a SNEAK PEEK at Everything Coming to Disneyland for the Holidays (Including NEW Character Outfits!) Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be attending the Festival of Holidays this year? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: These Churros Are SO GOOD We’ll Be Ordering Them in Bulk From Now On first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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A VERY special and rare event is happening SOON in Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom In fact, this event only happens once per year, and it only lasts for a few minutes each time. You’ve really got to be in just the right place at just the right time in order to experience it! November 18th is Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse’s birthday! November 18th, 1928, is when the pair debuted in “Steamboat Willie,” so the date is considered their birthday. To celebrate, the Walt Disney Imagineering team planned something really cool. Mickey and Minnie in their 100th anniversary outfits! When building the Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid ride in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland, Imagineering added in a hidden Mickey. But here’s the catch — this Mickey is only visible for about 15 minutes a year! Journey of the Little Mermaid When the sun hits the rock formations just right, they line up perfectly to display a hidden Mickey in the ride queue. This only happens at about 12 noon on November 18th each year. The rocks are engineered just right! Last year, when we went to see this rare event, we spotted both a hidden Mickey AND a hidden Minnie! What a cool moment! A Cast Member led the crowd who’d gathered for the occasion in a round of “Happy Birthday” for Mickey and Minnie. We found that the best time to see the hidden Mickey and Minnie was at about 12:10PM. Journey of the Little Mermaid Make sure you’re in the Journey of the Little Mermaid Queue by about noon if you want to see this cool event! And stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news. Click here to see the Disney World MISTAKE you’ll make in November. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever seen this rare hidden Mickey? Let us know in the comments. The post A Once-a-Year Event Is Happening in Magic Kingdom This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holidays have taken OVER Disney World, especially at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Ollie the Gingerbread Man at Jollywood Nights! The decorations are up, the holiday merchandise is out, and the first Jollywood Nights party has finally happened. This is an all-new special ticketed event in Disney World, and we were so excited to check it out. However, we were even MORE excited to check out all the FOOD at Jollywood Nights. So now we’re taking on some drinks! There are two exclusive drinks at Jollywood Nights that you can get at bars throughout Hollywood Studios. We stopped by Oasis Canteen to check them out. The first is the Zero-Proof Gingerbread Spritzer for $7.49, which is made with Lyre’s Spiced Cane Spirit, gingerbread syrup, and club soda garnished with a gingerbread bite. The first thing you taste with this drink is the club soda, but then that gingerbread flavor really comes through. Zero-proof gingerbread spritzer This drink also had just the right amount of sweetness from the syrup. We were actually surprised that we LOVED this drink so much. This is what Christmas tastes like, y’all, and we are here for it! SO tasty! However, we can’t say the same about the Sugar Cookie Martini for $11, made with Stoli Vanil Vodka, Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, and DISARONNO Originale Liqueur mixed with milk and sugar in a sprinkle-rimmed glass with a sugar cookie garnish. This drink didn’t have a lot of flavor and was just kinda…milky. What a heartbreaker — we had high hopes for this drink! Sugar Cookie Martini This is certainly a dessert drink, and it did taste like a sugar cookie, but not a really good one. We didn’t even taste the alcohol in it. We’ll say skip this bland drink and opt for something else instead. Not so tasty We found some winners and some flops in the food and drink department at the new Jollywood Nights party. We’ve got full reviews of ALL the holiday food and drinks in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more. REVIEW: Where To Find The BEST Hot Chocolate at Jollywood Nights In Disney World DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be attending Jollywood Nights this year? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Jollywood Nights Treat Just Broke Our Hearts a Little first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sometimes good things must come to an end. At Disney World, this is especially true. Cinderella Castle Disney World offerings such as attractions close temporarily all the time, whether it be due to refurbishment or inclement weather. Sometimes things close for seasonal overlays. Change at the Disney Parks is inevitable. However, on occasion, restaurants, attractions, shops, and hotels don’t just close temporarily — they close permanently. This year, we saw a few big-time closures throughout Disney World. Let’s look at what was confirmed to be permanently closed in Disney World in 2023! Splash Mountain Let’s start with the big one. Splash Mountain, the longtime popular log flume attraction at Magic Kingdom, permanently closed on January 23rd, 2023. Disneyland Splash Mountain on Its Final Day of Operation Fans of log rides and great Disney animated movies need not worry, however, as it is being replaced by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in late 2024. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser didn’t have a long shelf life. The immersive Star Wars-themed hotel opened in March 2022 and offered guests a 2-night voyage on the Halycon, of which they would only disembark to go on excursions to Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser So why did it close? Each person cost $2,000 or more, limiting practical lodging and Disney executives stated that it “didn’t perform.” The final voyage took place on September 30th, 2023. Harmonious Often controversial for its barges in World Showcase Lagoon, Harmonious at EPCOT ended its run on April 2nd, 2023. Harmonious The nighttime spectacular was replaced by the temporary return of EPCOT Forever, which in turn will be replaced by Luminous: The Symphony of Us, on December 5th. Some Disney Springs Shops In 2023 we saw a few Disney Springs shops and restaurants permanently close. Let’s get into them. Sosa Family Cigars Sosa Family Cigars permanently closed earlier this year on January 3rd, 2023. Once located on the West Side of Disney Springs, this shop used to feature over 80 cigar brands, including some rare ones. The Ugg shop is permanently closed The UGG Store in Disney Springs closed for good a couple months after on March 16th, 2023. A new Lululemon location replaced the space and recently opened this fall. The Melissa Clube has closed Eco-friendly shoe store Melissa Clube quietly closed its doors in May of this year. Claiming the “original jelly since ’79”, this shop sold jelly shoes and other accessories made from recyclable materials. Tokyo Dining in EPCOT This one was kind of surprising. Tokyo Dining in EPCOT’s Japan Pavillion closed earlier this year, in what was expected to be a refurbishment. It ended up being a permanent closure. Shiki Sai: Sushi Izakaya However, in August 2023, EPCOT opened Shiki Sai: Sushi Izakaya in its place. Here, you can still get high-quality Japanese cuisine while learning about Japanese culture and history. Check out our full review! 12 Major Changes Coming to Disney World in 2024 We’ll continue to keep you in the know regarding any possible Disney World closures, and stay tuned right here at DFB for all the latest Disney news! 3 Ride Closures to Expect in Disney World in 2024 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which permanent closure caught you off guard the most? Let us know! The post Everything That Permanently Closed in Disney World in 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hollywood Studios, it is your time to SHINE! Jollywood Nights has STARTED, and we’re rocking around the Christmas tree (or Sunset Boulevard, in this case) all night long. Jollywood Nights This all-new event in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is full of festive guests, tasty treats, and even some special character meet-and-greets. Of course, you can’t go to a party without snapping a few FABULOUS photos, though, right? Well, we’re here to help! Come with us to learn about some of the PhotoPass locations and Magic Shots available during the party. We attended night ONE of Jollywood Nights in Hollywood Studios, and it’s a BLAST! Speaking of the party, let’s chat about the Magic Shots available during Jollywood Nights. If you’re looking for these photo ops, you’ll find them on the party map (look for the camera icons). Everything you need can be found here You’ll find special photo ops at the following locations: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge near the Millennium Falcon Hollywood Boulevard near Mickey’s of Hollywood Hollywood Boulevard across from Trolley Car Cafe In front of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Behind Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Animation Courtyard Disney Junior Dance Party In front of Tower of Terror Across from Once Upon A Time Walt Disney Presents Disney Junior Dance Party photo op You’ll also find a Camera Array Magic Shot with a 9-camera setup that will take photos of you and then put them together into a video. As far as Magic Shots go, we didn’t get to see many of them due to the rain during the party, but there’s a fun black-and-white old Hollywood Magic Shot… ©Disney …a Magic Shot with Ollie… ©Disney …a Magic Shot with Miss Piggy and Kermi,t and a Life Day shot. To get these Magic Shots, just be sure to ask the photographers about them when you’re at each photo op spot! ©Disney Remember, your party ticket gives you free downloads of all photos taken during the event, so you’ll want to check those photo ops out! In the meantime, look out for MORE Jollywood Nights content — we’re trying everything so you know what’s worth it. Every SOLD OUT Date for Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you attending a Jollywood Nights party? Tell us in the comments! The post FULL List of EXCLUSIVE Photo Ops and Magic Shots Available at Disney World’s Jollywood Nights Party first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We were at the FIRST night of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for 2023, and we learned and experienced a LOT! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party We met characters, watched fireworks and parades, visited dance parties, shopped merchandise, and scoured the park for all the free cookies and cocoa we could find. So what do you need to know if you’re going to the party this year? We’re sharing some warnings after we attended the first night! It Was CROWDED The first thing you should know about night one of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (MVMCP) is that it was BUSY! The party was sold out, but our team agreed that it still felt busier than some other sold-out parties we’d been to in the past. The crowds were particularly evident when trying to watch entertainment. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2023! We had to stake out spots for the fireworks and parade well in advance, and while we usually advise our readers to go to the second parade of the night for lower crowds, even THAT one was packed! Main Street, U.S.A., and the castle hub area were pretty busy throughout the whole night as well — definitely not empty like an After Hours event. Character Waits Can Get Really Long If you’re going to MVMCP with the hope of meeting rare characters, you’re definitely going to need a game plan. Many of the character lines can get quite long during the event, especially for rare meets like Jack and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Their line was 2 hours long before the party even started. Santa Jack! Other characters that had long waits throughout the night? Winnie the Pooh and friends in Fantasyland, the Disney Princesses meeting with their princes, and the characters in the Dumbo queue, which included Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Scrooge McDuck. The Seven Dwarfs can also be very popular (they meet at Pete’s Silly Sideshow), but we managed to get them with just a 20-minute wait before the first parade. Construction Was a Problem During the first night of the party, there was a construction issue. Disney is getting ready to film the holiday special, which means they’ve got hedges blocking off the area in front of Cinderella Castle. The stage was still able to be used as normal, but it was a challenge to get a good view for Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration! Hedges up around the castle This typically happens for a few parties every year, but it was especially a bummer that it was set up this way for the first night. Once filming is complete, things should go back to normal — however, Disney hasn’t shared when they’ll be done. So it looks like we’ll be stuck like this for a couple of days! They Got Rid of an Entertainment Option If you were a fan of the A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas stage show, we’ve got some sad news! Rockettower Plaza Stage isn’t hosting that show this year, instead replacing it with a boy band group called The Collective 5ive. The Collective 5ive We really enjoyed the boy band and their performances, but we definitely miss seeing Stitch, Mike, Buzz Lightyear, and others on the stage! In between shows for The Collective 5ive, you can still enjoy the Club Tinsel dance party over here. So there you go — our biggest warnings for anyone going to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year! We’ll keep you in the loop with any more tips that you need to know. Click Here for Our Guide to the Party! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to MVMCP this year? Tell us in the comments! The post We've Gotta Share Some Bad News About Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Magic Kingdom’s holiday after-hours event, has returned with even more entertainment, brand-new snacks, LOADS of free cookies, and exclusive experiences you can’t find anywhere else. It’s party time! So, should you be jumping to grab those tickets before this event sells out for the year? Or are you better off spending your money on Disney’s other holiday celebrations? I’m gonna share everything you’ll find at this event, what makes it so unique, how to get the most bang for your buck, and our team’s honest thoughts on this year’s party so you can decide if it’s really worth it. Check out our video below: The ULTIMATE Guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more Disney news! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be heading to Disney World’s holiday parties? Tell us in the comments! The post DFB Video: The ULTIMATE Guide to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

‘Tis the season for all of the gingerbread houses to be on display at Disney World! Disney’s Beach Club Resort One of our favorite times of year at DFB is the holidays. Not just because of all of the new snack offerings (okay, maybe a little), but because of all of the gingerbread displays that go up in various Disney World resorts! This year, we need to give a round of applause to the imagineers who created the gingerbread displays. The ones we have seen so far are beautiful, creative, and… ahem, a Millennials dream. Well, at least one of them is and we NEED to share it with y’all. Every year, Disney’s Beach Club builds a gingerbread carousel — using a LOT of ingredients. A LOT of ingredients to make the Beach Club gingerbread carousel This year, the Beach Club resort’s iconic carousel theme is none other than DUCKTALES. That’s right, y’all. This display features horses themed to Donald Duck as well as his nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie. It’s Ducktales-themed! Technically, the carousel is themed to the Ducktales World Showcase Adventure in EPCOT, which is a fun scavenger hunt game you can play in EPCOT with your phone! That’s why you’ll find Spaceship Earth on top of the carousel with the DuckTales logo. It’s inspired by EPCOT’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure You’ll find some familiar Ducktales faces throughout the gingerbread display, including Scrooge McDuck. See all those flags? Those are the flags of the countries that have pavilions at EPCOT. Cool, right? We spot Scrooge! You’ll also find that the carousel horses are inspired by individual countries in EPCOT’s World Showcase. We love this level of detail, especially considering that this whole thing is EDIBLE. Carousel horse inspired by the Mexico Pavilion Not only are we super excited about this years carousel, but we are also LOVING the re-themed rooms at this resort (and a little piece of us thinks that the two are related…). See Donald’s footprints? The re-themed rooms showcase Donald Duck in some very tasteful ways! We get to see his foot prints outlined on the rug, as well as some artwork of him and his nephews having a good time at the pool. While his presence isn’t in your face, we love the little nods and inclusions of him in the artwork. Donald Duck art in a refurbished Beach Club room We don’t think the theme of this years carousel is coincidental, and we honestly can’t get enough of it either. So we’ll just be over hear singing the DuckTales theme song and reliving our childhood — Woo-oo! Check back in with us at DFB for more gingerbread display updates! Click here to check out the other displays! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this years carousel? Let us know in the comments! The post This Is the Most Millennial Thing That's Happened at a Disney World Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy holidays from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hey there, Gertie! We’re live from the very first Jollywood Nights event ever and are bringing you with us to check everything out. From entertainment and merchandise to characters and more, we’re taking it all in. And now, we’re taking you with us to try some NEW eats! We stopped by Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction to grab this special event treat — the Christmas Gertie Cookie! It’s Gertie! This is a sugar cookie with mint icing, and it’s available for $4.29. You can also get it served with mint soft-serve ice cream for $6.29. If you’re a Hollywood Studios OG, you know why we love this cookie so much. Gertie the dinosaur is an ICON in this park, and her adorable Santa hat decoration is definitely one of our favorite parts of the holidays in Hollywood Studios. Prices for Gertie Of course, we had to get it with the soft-serve! But they ended up running out of the ice cream right after we got ours. The ice cream is delicious. It’s like eating just the mint part of mint chocolate chip ice cream. It would be best for people who are HUGE mint fans. The cookie is soft but also has a crunch! It’s pretty sweet as it is an iced sugar cookie. Some things that were expected– the ice cream melted quickly and the cookie got soggy where it was inserted into the soft-serve. We would definitely get it again! Have a good night Gertie! We love this tribute to a Hollywood Studios icon — will you be grabbing it?! There are more treats where that came from, so stay tuned to DFB for even more coverage of tonight’s event! Everything You Need To Know About Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be attending this new party? Tell us in the comments. The post REVIEW: Only the OGs Know Why This Disney World Cookie Is So Iconic first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re finally here, DFB fans! Jollywood Nights Tonight is the first night of Disney’s Hollywood Studios‘ Jollywood Nights event, and we’re checking out EVERYTHING there is to experience. We’re live from the event all evening and the fun isn’t stopping anytime soon. We couldn’t resist the urge to throw it back to our childhoods, so come with us to meet some of our favorite characters at the Throwback Bash! The Throwback Bash is located over at Echo Lake and is where you can meet some of the most iconic Disney characters from your childhood. It’s available all night, but sometimes characters have to take a break, so don’t panic if you walk up to a line and the character walks away for a few minutes. Our first line was Powerline Max! Powerline Max Powerline Max greeted guests in Disney World during the Halloween season, but recently he’s been back to plain ol’ Max. Not at Jollywood Nights, though! Powerline Max Then we HAD to stop by and say hello to Phineas and Ferb and thank them for going on all the adventures we wanted to as kids! Phineas and Ferb They’re such an iconic duo. Phineas and Ferb Note that the lines for these characters were pretty long — in fact, people were queueing up before the party even officially started. So make sure to head here early if you want to meet the characters! There are so many snacks to eat and attractions to experience at this after-hours event and we’re doing it all, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB all night for the latest news! Check out the epic Muppets show at Jollywood Nights! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which character are you most excited to meet? Tell us in the comments! The post We Met 3 RARE Characters in Disney's Hollywood Studios! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We cannot BEGIN to tell you how excited we are right now. Disney’s Hollywood Studios The first Jollywood Nights in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is here! This is a brand new holiday party in Disney World, and we’ve been waiting for what feels like forever to see all the entertainment (MUPPETS, y’all!) and eat ALL the food. So we’re heading over to Market to try some party-exclusive treats. Let’s dive right in with the Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls for $6. Now, y’all know how much we love the spring rolls over in Magic Kingdom, so we’re going to compare these to that #sorrynotsorry. These here in Hollywood Studios are Fried spring rolls served with a jalapeño-ranch dipping sauce and fried rice noodles, so they’re already a little different. Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls Be prepared. These are ACTUALLY spicy. Like, our mouth was still burning a few minutes later. The chicken inside is in little chunks, and there’s a significant amount of spicy buffalo flavor. The ranch is nice as a side but doesn’t cool them down much, so you’re gonna need a drink to wash these spring rolls down. This was a great little snack if you want something with a kick. It’s not ridiculously hot, but it’s spicy in terms of Disney standards. Prepare for some SPICE! Next, we’re channeling our inner superhero with Frozone’s Snowball Macaroons for $4.49. These are Coconut macaroons drizzled with blue vanilla frosting and topped with white snowflake sprinkles. So, do these make us want to grab our super suit? Frozone’s Snowball Macaroons These are strong on the coconut and nice and chewy. The chocolate on the bottom is sweet — it tastes more like milk chocolate than dark chocolate. These are decent compared to other macaroons we’ve had, but they’re not knock-your- socks-off good if you know what we mean. But hey — these are a sweet, inexpensive little dessert, and if you’re in the area, we say give ’em a try! Now there are some other treats you can get at the Market, including a non-alcoholic Spiced Apple Cider made with Apple cider and cinnamon with an apple chip garnish. If you want something with more kick, you can get the Zero-Proof Apple Cider, made with Lyre’s Spiced Cane Spirit, apple cider, Angostura Bitters, and cinnamon topped with an apple chip and cinnamon rim. We’ll be trying more goodies at Jollywood Nights and covering the whole party, so stay tuned to DFB for more. ALL the Restaurants Open During Jollywood Nights in Disney World DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be attending Jollywood Nights this year? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Have One WARNING About Disney World’s NEW Spring Rolls first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Jollywood Nights in Hollywood Studios has proven to be more than your average Christmas party. Ollie the Gingerbread Man at Jollywood Nights! But after taking in the Muppets holiday variety show and jazzy, Hollywood soiree, we’re craving something more sophisticated than milk and cookies, and Jollywood Nights has us covered! Tonight, we headed over to the Baseline Taphouse for some fancy schmancy eats and sips! These aren’t your typical seasonal fare of turkey and stuffing or cookies and eggnog, but we can’t wait to try it! The lineup! Tuna Ceviche First up is the Tuna Ceviche. This dish includes marinated ahi tuna, pico de gallo, and avocado cream topped with cilantro. Tuna Ceviche Ceviche is a seafood dish where diced cubes of raw fish, marinated in a lemon or lime juice mixture, react with the citrus juices to cure the fish protein and cause it to become opaque and firm while absorbing flavor and is traditionally from South America. We REALLY liked this dish. The tuna was fresh, buttery, and had a smooth and creamy avocado sauce with it that cooled off the spicy tang of the pico de Gallo. The rim of the cup had a chili lime seasoning that provided some extra spice, too. We really liked this one! Tuna Ceviche You can grab this dish at Baseline Taphouse for $6.79. Charcuterie Cup Next, let’s try the Charcuterie Cup. This comes with Manchego cheese, chorizo, serrano ham, pickled vegetables, olives, and toasted focaccia bread. Charcuterie Cup Rich cheese, smokey, spicy meats, zesty veggies, salty olives, and soft bread, this snack promises to deliver on all of the classic food levels. But is it worth the price and the time out of your party hours to try? Let’s see! When it comes to value and quality, this dish has it all. Everything tastes great, and you get a LOT for less than $6. However, it just isn’t as exciting as we’d hoped. Like, where is the holiday spirit? That’s our one complaint. Charcuterie Cup You can grab this dish at Baseline Taphouse for $$5.79. So, we’ve savored, nibbled, and delighted over the holiday treats at Baseline Taphouse during the Jollywood Nights event and let you know which of these menu items are worth a detour in your party plans to snag, and which ones you may want to pass on for other party options. Keep following DFB for ALL of the Jollywood Nights party details! Come see what else Jollywood Nights has to offer! Click here! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be trying anything from Baseline Taphouse during Jollywood Nights? Let us know in the comments below! The post REVIEW: Come Try CHRISTMAS CHARCUTERIE With Us At Jollywood Nights at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s back, friends, it’s back! Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! (2018) While Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! went away from Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2020, thanks to the first-ever Jollywood Nights events, it’s coming back! This is a holiday fireworks and projection show that happens in front of the Chinese Theater each night of the after-hours event, and we’re checking out the returning show for the first time in three years tonight! We expected this event to be quite popular, so we grabbed ourselves a spot around midnight to watch the show. There’s just one showing each night, at 12:30AM. Jingle Bell Jingle BAM The holiday-themed show has lights, projections, lasers, and fireworks. Jingle Bell Jingle BAM There’s traditional Christmas music… Jingle Bell Jingle BAM …along with a Nightmare Before Christmas section. Jingle Bell Jingle BAM Watch a video here! We’re covering all there is to experience at tonight’s first-ever Jollywood Nights celebration, so stay tuned to DFB for all. the latest news! Check out all the eats at Jollywood Nights here! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning to see this fireworks show? Tell us in the comments! The post Come With Us To Watch an Exclusive Fireworks Show in Disney's Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been getting our Jingle Bell Rock on at Jollywood Nights in Hollywood Studios! Jollywood Nights But after taking in the Muppets holiday variety show and jazzy, Hollywood soiree, it’s time to grab something to eat! Tonight, we headed over to the Dockside Diner and from the looks of their holiday offerings, there’s a little something for everyone! The spread! We spy with our little eye, something sweet, something savory, something plant-based, and something a little spicy! Saddle up your reindeer, folks, it’s time to sleigh our way over to Dockside Diner to see what this is all about! Spicy Pimento-Kimchi Dip First up is the “something a little spicy”: Spicy Pimento-Kimchi Dip. This dish is topped with chives and served with fresh house-made wonton chips. Kimchi Pimento Cheese Dip This is a unique fusion of classic foods combining the savory soul food classic and a popular Korean condiment. Pimento Cheese — traditionally made with shredded Cheddar, mayonnaise, and pimentos. It’s commonly served with crackers and vegetables or as a sandwich filling. Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made with salted and fermented vegetables, usually cabbage with ginger and garlic and some Korean chili flake (gochugaru) for a little kick. So does this marriage of Korean + Southern cuisine deliver? Well, we sure loved it! It’s creamy and has a very mild spice to it. The topping is the only bit of kimchi that we could find on the dish, and it has a bit of acidity to it like you’d find in slaw. You can grab this dish at Dockside Diner for $4.99. Roasted Eggplant Dip Next up, “something plant-based”: the Roasted Eggplant Dip. This is topped with chives and served with warm pita bread. Eggplant Dip This plant-based option is basically a Baba Ganoush and don’t let the simplicity of the concept fool you. This has the smooth, smokey base of the eggplant, the creaminess of tahini, some zesty lemon juice, and richness of olive oil. Smooth that over some warm pita bread, and your mouth will thank you — trust us. It almost has the texture of refried beans, and is so good. It’s on the salty side, and combined with the bread, it’s a game changer. You can grab this dish at Dockside Diner for $4.99. Poutine Tots Now onto “something savory”! You had us at Poutine… wait, maybe you had us at Tots. Ok, let’s get real, this combo is right up our alley and there’s NO way we’re gonna miss out on this! Poutine Tots Disney describes this dish as potato barrels topped with gravy, brisket, mozzarella curds, and chives. Is there anything in this recipe line up that’s NOT to like? Well, we were a bit disappointed with this dish. The flavors and textures just didn’t work together as well as we wanted them to. The curds were also rubbery — which added an unpleasant texture to the dish. The brisket was inconsistent — good in some places but not so great in others. The tots were just regular ol’ tots. You can grab this dish at Dockside Diner for $6.49. Christmas Tree Cookie Stack And last but not least, our “something sweet”: The Christmas Tree Cookie Stack. Christmas Tree Cookie Stack A stack of cookies? Yes, please! Vanilla cookie stack filled with pistachio buttercream, cranberry, and raspberry jam topped with sprinkles and a yellow candy star. This was interesting! The pistachio flavor was definitely there, but was very subtle. The cookie was vanilla-flavored but we picked up on some notes of cinnamon. The cranberries were nice and sweet! This treat his easily sharable, and you can grab it at Dockside Diner for $5.29. ©Disney Oh, have you worked up a thirst with all of these tasty snacks? Let’s see what they have to drink! Sandy Claws Hot Cocoa This seems appropriately named since some of The Nightmare Before Christmas characters have been let loose in Hollywood Studios to host their own Jollywood Nights entertainment This is a “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”-inspired dark chocolate hot cocoa topped with cherry whipped cream. Sandy Claws Hot Chocolate It’s a DELICIOUS drink. It’s thick, creamy, and tastes like real hot chocolate — not the packaged stuff. The cherry whipped cream tastes more like grenadine than tart cherry, and it works well with the hot chocolate. You can grab this dish at Dockside Diner for $4.99. So, we’ve sipped, savored, nibbled, and delighted over the holiday treats at Dockside Diner during the Jollywood Nights event and let you know which of these menu items are worth a detour in your party plans to snag, and which ones you may want to pass on for other party options. Keep following DFB for ALL of the Jollywood Nights party details! See what else there is to sip, savor, and experience at Jollywood Nights by clicking here! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be trying anything from Dockside Diner during Jollywood Nights? Let us know in the comments below! The post REVIEW: Where To Find The BEST Hot Chocolate at Jollywood Nights In Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re having a hard time deciding what we love most about Disney’s newest holiday party, Jollywood Nights in Hollywood Studios. Jollywood Nights Could it be the glamorous holiday decorations? The variety of Christmas celebrations, from a Muppets holiday variety show to a jazzy, Hollywood soiree? Or is it the food? Ok, ok, it’s probably the FOOD (but we can never turn down a good Muppet experience). Tonight, we headed over to the ABC Commissary to experience the Holiday Fiesta en la Calle! The unique offerings here embrace the spirit and culture of the Hispanic influence infused throughout California with some truly mouth-watering options! Let’s see what they have in store! ©Disney Chicken Empanadas with Street Corn First up is the Chicken Empanadas with Street Corn. This dish includes chicken empanadas served with a side of street corn salad topped with chili peppers, lime, and cotija cheese. An empanada is a type of baked or fried turnover consisting of pastry and filling. These can contain sweet fillings like fruit or custard to be like dessert or savory fillings like meat, veggies, and spices for more of a snack or entree style. Here, Disney definitely went savory, and with all of the sugary frosting that typically coats the holidays, we’re here for it! Chicken Empanadas By the time we made it in line for these tasty Mexican treats, they were all out of the street corn, so they gave us an extra empanada to make up for it. The empanadas were delicious and our favorite of the two savory items we had here. There’s a slight kick of spice that builds up as you eat them. We wish we could have tried the corn, but maybe they’ll make extra for the next events! You can grab this dish at ABC Commissary for $6.29. Yuca con Chicharrón Next, let’s try the Yuca con Chicharrón. A fried pork belly, yuca, red pickled onions, and chili pepper-lime seasoning with a yellow pepper aïoli. Think of this option as an elevated take on the classic snack food, pork rinds. The pork belly is deep-fried to a crispy, puffy state and the zesty toppings of pickled red onions and heat from chili season add a complexity to the crunchy, fatty finger food. Yuca con Chicharron Even after being fried to a crisp, the pork belly is super soft and cuts easily. We were very happy that it was cooked so perfectly. All around, we would say this item could do with a bit more seasoning to really enhance the flavors. But the aioli was a hit; definitely the best thing on the plate. It even adds a bit of heat. You can grab this dish at ABC Commissary for $5.79. ©Disney Tembleque Ready for something sweet? ABC Commissary has some options for that sweet tooth, too. Like the Tembleque, a coconut rice pudding with caramel rum sauce and cinnamon. A tembleque is a traditional pudding from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean that is a thickened not-too-sweet coconut dessert, typically scented with cinnamon and the subtle undertone of lime. Tembleque Unfortunately, this was our least favorite item from this spot. While we expected it to taste of coconut, we found it to be rather bland. It was lacking much flavor at all, which was pretty disappointing. Maybe those who really enjoy rice pudding would like this, but it wasn’t our cup of tea. The name tembleque means wiggly, referring to a slight wiggle when the pudding is shaken. Mexican Hot Cocoa Cheesecake Is it even the holidays if you haven’t had a steaming cup of hot chocolate? Well, Jollywood Nights put its own twist on this traditional beverage with the Mexican Hot Cocoa Cheesecake. This is a spiced chocolate cheesecake on a chocolate cookie base topped with vanilla whipped cream and cocoa powder with a chocolate handle. Mexican Hot Cocoa Cheesecake This was so good! The whipped cream is AMAZING. There is so much cinnamon flavor in it, loved it. The cheesecake itself was actually kind of lost to the wonderful flavors of the whipped cream and the chocolate crust. But we aren’t complaining because they were both delicious. We would definitely recommend this dessert. You can grab this dessert at ABC Commissary for $5.29. Full Spread You’ve had your savory snacks, you’ve had some desserts, not it’s time for tasty beverages! ABC Commissary has a few zero-proof options for the kiddos or the non-drinkers at the party, as well as a classic cocktail that they gave an indulgent holiday twist to. Mangonada The first non-alcoholic option we tried was the Mangonada. This is a frozen mango beverage with mango-chili pepper-lime sauce and chili pepper-lime seasoning on top. It has promise, but does it rise to its potential? Mangonada We would say, yes! This yummy mango drink was tasty. We noticed lots of mango with not too much spice. If you’re really sensitive to spice, it could maybe be there, but we didn’t notice it. It was just a delicious frozen mango drink! You can grab this drink at ABC Commissary for $5.99. Zero-Proof Piña Colada If you want that fancy cocktail vibe, without the spice of the Mangonada and without the alcohol, then the Zero-Proof Piña Colada might be the drink you’re looking for. It is a tropical blend of Lyre’s Spiced Cane Spirit, coconut, pineapple, and lime. This is not your traditional holiday beverage, but when you’re celebrating the holidays in Florida, there are no rules. Zero-proof Piña Colada We found this to be very creamy and we found the coconut flavor we were missing in the rice pudding. We didn’t notice much spice, which is probably a good thing if you’re looking for a rich, coconut, cold beverage. You can grab this drink at ABC Commissary for $7.49. Jollywood Nights So, we’ve sipped, savored, nibbled, and delighted over the holiday treats at ABC Commissary during the Jollywood Nights event and let you know which of these menu items are worth a detour in your party plans to snag, and which ones you may want to pass on for other party options. Keep following DFB for ALL of the Jollywood Nights party details! WE’RE LIVE: The FIRST Jollywood Nights Party Is Happening NOW in Disney World! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be trying anything from ABC Commissary during Jollywood Nights? Let us know in the comments below! The post REVIEW: We Just Found Some of the BEST Snacks at Jollywood Nights in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re checking out all the new treats and shows at Jollywood Nights! Jollywood Nights This all-new holiday party in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been exciting from start to finish. If you’re attending the party this year, you might need a quick pick-me-up halfway through the event. We’ve found just the thing! There are lots of exclusive snacks and treats at Jollywood Nights, and we’re heading to Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. in Toy Story Land for one more. Toy Story Land at night Here, you’ll find the Round ‘Em Up Latte, which is a merry blend of espresso, cookie butter syrup, dulce de leche sauce, and milk topped with fluffy whipped cream, playful animal crackers, and festive sprinkles (available hot or iced) for $6.36. Round ’em Up Latte Here’s the thing…this Jollywood Nights treat sounds a LOT like the normal Round ‘Em Up Latte, which you can find all the time at this Joffrey’s stand. So what’s the difference? Well, this one has FESTIVE sprinkles instead of just regular ones. Round ’em Up Latte OK, OK, so this treat might not be super “exclusive,” but it’s still a good option during the party if you need a caffeine boost! It’s smooth and creamy, and we love the caramel and cookie flavors. It turns a normal caffeine fix into a sweet treat. Round ’em Up Latte The animal crackers on top are particularly adorable with the red and green sprinkles. Round ’em Up Latte Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to check out some more exclusive Jollywood Nights eats! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to Jollywood Nights? Let us know in the comments. The post REVIEW: There's Something Suspiciously Familiar About This Jollywood Nights Treat first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article